Volume 29 Issue 2 | October & November 2023

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MAINLY CLUBS Ongoing, On Demand & Other Lula Lounge 1585 Dundas St. W. 416-588-0307 lula.ca Toronto’s mecca for salsa, jazz, afro-Cuban, and world music, with Latin dance classes and excellent food and drinks. Manhattans Pizza Bistro & Music Club 951 Gordon St., Guelph 519-767-2440 manhattans.ca An independently owned neighbourhood restaurant boasting a unique dining experience that features live music almost every night of the week. Mekan Toronto 817 Queen St. W. 647-901-6280 mekantoronto.com A new Queen St. spot with an emphasis on lively music, good times, and Turkish culture, Mekan features world music, jazz, swing, and more. Mezzetta Restaurant 681 St. Clair Ave. W. 416-658-5687 mezzettarestaurant.com With a cozy atmosphere and a menu of Middle-Eastern cuisine, Mezzetta hosts music on Wednesday evenings. Monarch Tavern 12 Clinton St. 416-531-5833 themonarchtavern.com With a café/cocktail bar on the main floor and a pub with microbrews upstairs, Monarch Tavern regularly hosts indie, rock, and other musical genres on its stage. Nice Bistro, The 117 Brock St. N., Whitby. 905-668-8839 nicebistro.com A French restaurant with Mediterranean flair, Nice Bistro hosts ticketed live music events once every month or so. Old Mill, The 21 Old Mill Rd. 416-236-2641 oldmilltoronto.com The Home Smith Bar: With a stone-lined room and deep, plus seating, the Home Smith Bar provides elevated pub food and cocktails along with straightahead live jazz. Oud and the Fuzz, The 21 Kensington Ave. 647-283-9136 With a focus on Armenian-inspired food and cocktails, The Oud and the Fuzz regularly presents a wide variety of musical genres, as well as poetry nights, themed Arabic events, and more. Pamenar 307 Augusta Ave. cafepamenar.com One of the city’s best third-wave coffee shops by day and bar by night, Pamenar hosts live music, DJs, comedy, and more. Pilot Tavern, The 22 Cumberland Ave. 416-923-5716 thepilot.ca With over 75 years around Yonge and Bloor, the Pilot is a multi-level bar that hosts live jazz on Saturday afternoons. Poetry Jazz Café 1078 Queen St W. 416-599-5299 poetryjazzcafe.com A sexy, clubby space, Poetry hosts live jazz, hip-hop, and DJs nightly on Queen St. West. Reposado Bar & Lounge 136 Ossington Ave. 416-532-6474 reposadobar.com A chic, low-light bar with top-shelf tequila, Mexican tapas, and live music. Reservoir Lounge, The 52 Wellington St. E. 416-955-0887 reservoirlounge.com Toronto’s self-professed original swingjazz bar and restaurant, located in a historic speakeasy near St. Lawrence Market, with live music four nights a week. Rev, La 2848 Dundas St. W. 416-766-0746 larev.ca La Rev offers their guests and authentic taste of comida casera (Mexican homestyle cooking), and a welcoming performance space featuring some of Toronto’s most talented musicians. Rex Hotel Jazz & Blues Bar, The 194 Queen St. W. 416-598-2475 therex.ca With over 60 shows per month of Canadian and international groups, The Rex is Toronto’s longest-running jazz club, with full bar and kitchen menu. Sauce on Danforth 1376 Danforth Ave. 647-748-1376 sauceondanforth.com With Victorian lighting, cocktails, and an extensive tap and bottle list, Sauce on Danforth has live music Tuesday through Saturday (and sometimes Sunday). The Senator Winebar 249 Victoria St 416 364-7517 thesenator.com An intimate, upscale French-inspired bistro with live music serving hearty, delicious comfort food alongside a curated selection of wine and cocktails. Smokeshow BBQ and Brew 744 Mt. Pleasant Rd 416-901-7469 Smokeshowbbqandbrew.com A laid-back venue with an emphasis on barbecue and beer, Smokeshow hosts cover artists and original music Thursday through Sunday, with Bachata lessons on Tuesdays and Karaoke on Wednesdays. Tapestry 224 Augusta Ave. In the space formerly occupied by Poetry, Tapestry features jazz, electronic music, soul, and more. Tranzac 292 Brunswick Ave. 416-923-8137 tranzac.org A community arts venue dedicated to supporting, presenting, and promoting creative and cultural activity in Toronto, with live shows in multiple rooms every day of the week. Don't miss El Yiyo, Nov 17, at the Aga Khan Museum's Duende Flamenco Festival FESTIVALS ● Aga Khan Museum. Duende Flamenco Festival. Nov 16, 8pm: . Nov 17, 8:30pm: . Nov 18, 8pm: . Nov 19, 6pm: . 77 Wynford Drive. Visit www.agakhanmuseum.org/programs/duende-festival-2023 for detailed information. Visit www.agakhanmuseum.org/ programs/duende-performances-2023 for information about the performers. Purchase a Duende Flamenco Package and enjoy all four performances at www.ticketing.agakhanmuseum.org/packages/fixed/315. LIVE REHEARSAL OPPORTUNITIES ● Choralairs. Singers in all voice parts are welcome as in-person rehearsals resume (with masks & Covid safety protocols) on Tuesdays. Rehearsals are 7pm- 8:45pm at Edithvale C.C. 131 Finch Ave W. Toronto. Please contact Elaine at 905-731-8416 or choralairs@gmail. com to let us know if you are coming. Check out our website at: www.choralairschoir.com. ● Chorus York, Richmond Hill. Welcoming singers in all voice parts, with masks & COVID safety protocols ● Every Tuesday from 7:30-9:30 p.m. at the Richmond Hill Presbyterian Church (Wallace Hall), 10066 Yonge St., Richmond Hill. Please contact Mary-Lou at 905-884-7922 if you wish to sit in on a rehearsal. Check out our website www.choruyork.ca for more information about the choir. ● Etobicoke Community Concert Band. Full rehearsals every Wednesday night at 7:30pm. Search listings online at thewholenote.com/just-ask 309 Horner Ave. Open to all who are looking for a great band to join. Text Rob Hunter at 416-878-1730. ● North Toronto Community Band. Openings for drums, clarinets, trumpets, trombones, French horns. Rehearsals held at Willowdale Presbyterian Church 38 Ellerslie Ave. (just north of Mel Lastman Square). Monday evenings 7:30- 9:30 pm. Contact ntcband@gmail.com. ● Strings Attached Orchestra, North York. All string players (especially viola, cello, bass) are welcome. Mondays 7 to 9 p.m. from Sep to Jun. Email us first at info.stringsattached@gmail.com to receive music and other details or visit our website at www.stringsattachedorchestra.com for more information. ● Oct 01 2:00: CAMMAC Toronto Region. Mozart’s Solemn Vespers. Reading for singers and instrumentalists. Thomas Burton, conductor. Christ Church Deer Park, 1570 Yonge St. 647-458-0213 or www.cammac.ca/toronto. ; (members). MUSICAL THEATRE ● Shaw Festival. Gypsy. Book by Arthur Laurents, Music by Jule Styne, Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim. Jay Turvey, stage director; Paul Sportelli, music director; Genny Sermonia, choreographer. Shaw Festival Theatre, 10 Queen’s Parade, Niagara-on-the-Lake. 1-800-511-SHAW (7429) or www.shawfest. com. From . Runs to Oct 7. ● Shaw Festival. The Amen Corner. By James Baldwin. Directed by Kimberley Rampersad. 52 | October & November 2023 thewholenote.com

Music supervision by Paul Sportelli. Shaw Festival Theatre, 10 Queen’s Parade, Niagara-on-the-Lake. 1-800-511-SHAW (7429) or www.shawfest.com. Runs to Oct 8. Recommended for Grade 9+ | Age 14+. ● Stratford Festival. Monty Python’s Spamalot. Book and Music by Eric Idle. Music by John Du Prez. Directed by Lezlie Wade. Avon Theatre, 99 Downie St., Stratford. www.stratfordfestival.ca. From .50. Runs to Oct 8. ● Stratford Festival. Rent. Book, Music, and Lyric by Jonathan Larson. Directed by Thom Allison. Stratford Festival Theatre, 55 Queen St., Stratford. www.stratfordfestival.ca. From . Runs to Oct 28. ● TYT Theatre. Pinkalicious the Musical. Recommended for ages 4+. Wychwood Barns Park, 76 Wychwood Ave. www.tyttheatre. com/onstage. From . Also shows at 12_ noon & 3:30pm: Oct 1, 7, 8, 14, 15, 21, 22. ONGOING EVENTS ● Trinity College, University of Toronto. Evensong. Traditional Anglican choral music. Trinity College Chapel Choir; Thomas Bell, director of music; Peter Bayer, organ scholar. Trinity College Chapel, University of Toronto, 6 Hoskin Ave. 416-978-2522 or Trinity College. Free. Evensong is sung every Wednesday starting Sep 13 at 5:15pm in the beautiful Trinity College chapel during term time. ● Encore Symphonic Concert Band. Monthly Concert Band Concert. The first Thursday of every month at 11am. 35-piece concert band performing band concert music, pop tunes, jazz standards (2 singers) and the occasional march. Trinity Presbyterian Church York Mills, 2737 Bayview Ave. www.encoreband.ca. . ONLINE EVENTS ● Arts@Home. A vibrant hub connecting Torontonians to arts and culture. Designed to strengthen personal and societal resilience through the arts. www.artsathome.ca. ● North Toronto Community Band. Openings for clarinet, trumpet, trombone, tuba and auxiliary percussion. Rehearsals held at Willowdale Presbyterian Church 38 Ellerslie Ave. (just north of Mel Lastman Square). Monday evenings 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Contact ntcband@gmail.com. ● Recollectiv: A unique musical online meeting group made up of people affected by memory challenges caused by illness (such as dementia) or brain injury (stroke, PTSD, etc.) and their care partners. Participation is free with pre-registration. Email info@recollectiv.ca for meeting times, information and registration. PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES ● North York Central Library. Open Mic at the Library: North York Edition. Music, poetry & storytelling. Are you a musician, poet, or storyteller? If so, then you are invited to share your talents at the North York Central Library Open Mic. Guitar, piano & djembe provided. 7 minutes for each performance. For adults, teens, and seniors. North York Central Library Auditorium, 5120 Yonge St. Sign-up is at 5:30pm. For more information, contact the Language, Literature & Fine Arts Department at 416-395-5639. Free. Oct 13, Nov 10, Dec 8. WORKSHOPS & MEETINGS ● Oct 01 2:00: Arraymusic. Public Workshop: Improvisation with Allison Cameron. Open to musicians of any level! Beginners welcome (and encouraged!). Use your instrument as a tool for sound exploration. Work with a professional composer/musician to play and create graphic scores. Have fun in a chill and welcoming environment. Array Space, 155 Walnut Ave. www.arraymusic.ca. Free. Donations accepted. BUSINESS CLASSIFIEDS Economical and visible! Promote your services & products to our musically engaged readers, in print and on-line. BOOKING DEADLINE: TUESDAY NOV 14 classad@thewholenote.com A vacation for your dog! Barker Avenue Boarding in East York call or text 416-574-5250 If you can read this, thank a music teacher. MosePianoForAll.com A SHARPER EDGE machetes, scythes & axes clippers, scissors and knives ALSO tree felling, trail-making, and chainsaw maintenance fdmroz@icloud.com 416-705-8427 CLASSIFIEDS – ONLINE! FREE online classifieds: if you’re offering immediate paid employment opportunities for musicians. 60 word limit. All other online classifieds: for 60 words for up to two months. Discounts for ongoing bookings. Promote skills and services | buy & sell. Recruit members for choirs, bands, orchestras. Find a music director, or a music teacher | Advertise a venue. INQUIRIES BY EMAIL ONLY: classad@thewholenote.com DO YOU DRIVE? Do you love The WholeNote? Share the love and earn a little money! Join our circulation team, and deliver 6 times a year. Currently seeking circulation associates for the GTA. Interested? Contact: circulation@thewholenote.com thewholenote.com October & November 2023 | 53